Green Shack Shows: What's coming up in August

Throughout our first month of Green Shack Shows audiences were treated to incredible performances with everything from Métis jigging, West African stories and games, and awe-inspiring circus feats. And we’re not done yet! As we move into August, we’re thrilled to offer another month of family-friendly arts programming with performances happening five days a week at Green Shacks across the city with one performance in the morning (morning shows at 11 am), and another in the afternoon (afternoon shows at 2:30 pm). 

Want to learn more about the fun coming up in August? Read on to learn about the tremendous performers you’ll be able to see this month, and don’t forget to visit edmon​tonarts​.ca/​e​vents to find the full schedule. 

Magic Balloon Show: Step right up and prepare to be mesmerized by Demmi Dupri’s Magical Balloon Show! Get ready for an extravaganza filled with awe-inspiring balloon twisting, daring feats, outlandish inventions, and mind-bending illusions. Audience participation is a must as Demmi Dupri invites you to join in on the laughter and fun. So, grab your seat and get ready to embark on a wild and wacky adventure that will leave you spellbound from start to finish! 

Kompany Family Theatre: In ​“A Dragon Safari,” help Kompany return a mystery egg back to its mother! Can you guess what the egg might be? ⁠During this adventure we will meet new friends and some very hungry ones, as we tell jokes, problem solve, story tell, and have a bunch of fun! ⁠ 

Spandy Andy: Spandy Andy is an inspiring entertainer. He brings high energy and positivity to his family friendly shows while keeping everyone intrigued. 

Cirquetastic: Cirquetastic is a fun family-friendly circus show. Come out and enjoy some acrobatics and juggling. We will start with a fun demo followed by an interactive juggling workshop. Everyone will have a chance to toss flower sticks and spin a spinning plate.

Mpoe Mogale (Mile Zero Dance): Mpoe’s primary artmaking form is dance, with a curiosity in the place of Blackness in spaces that deny it. With over five years of teaching mainly styles created by Black folks, Mpoe is commitment to go beyond steps, and instead offer the knowledge, culture, and historical aspects that accompany dance forms such as Afrobeats, Jazz and Hip-Hop.

Masani St. Rose (Mile Zero Dance): Upon the introduction to dance at the tender age of three, Masani found passion for the West African culture and style, finding every opportunity to take master classes from artists from various regions of Africa including Congo, Uganda, Ghana, Mali, Guinea and Zimbabwe. Throughout the years, Masani has worked with various studios and professional groups across Canada. It is her mission to keep the art and culture alive from soul to sole.

JinHyung Lee (Mile Zero Dance): For Jin, breakdancing isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifelong craft to lean on during life’s ups and downs. Representing New Roots and the Savage Stepz crew, breaking is the only way Jin truly expresses themselves to the fullest. 

Seeka Sings: Jessica ​“Seeka” Holtby, a two-time Western Canadian Music Awards nominee, is a Jamaican-Canadian singer, songwriter, university lecturer, and mother of two. Her musical act for kids, ​“Seeka Sings”, promotes language and motor development, social-emotional learning, and diversity through a blend of jazz, folk, pop, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. 

Kaybridge Puppets: Kaybridge Puppets with puppeteers Kate and Maralyn Ryan have been built and performed puppet shows and workshops for schools all over Canada and the United States. Since 1970, they’ve promoted the arts as a necessary part of the learning process and character development to generations of children. 

Empire of Sand: Welcome to the Empire of Sand! Join Unkl Stiv as he leads audiences in imaginative play with ukulele performances, slow-motion running, and loop de loops.